Great place, fresh beautiful lobsters to take away and cook! They also have a great selection of other shellfish available read more

This is a great stop along the route to Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia. Wholesaler located right along the water staffed with informative representatives. Dave gave us information about: the lifecycle of a lobster, how to determine the sex of a lobster, how there is one large cracking claw and a slightly smaller grabber claw, the general ages based on size, putting a lobster to sleep, how lobsters are caught in a trap, how to put a rubber band around the claws, ... yep a whole bunch of information on the "lobsta". To top the information provided, Dave brought out various sizes ranging from a pound to bigger than 2.5 pounds. He said he has seen an eight pounder... As for eating, they used to cook up the lobsters on site but that was shut down by complaints from Halifax and local seafood restaurants. They do ship by FedEx worldwide. read more

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This is our go-to for lobster in NS! 'Nuff said bur yelp needs 85 characters........

Best lobster and best service I would recommend you try them out for yourselves. Will be blown away. read more

Amazing Service, Great Prices. Definitely get your Atlantic lobster here!

I would definitely come back to this place for the awesome lobster! Best way I can describe this place is like the Seinfeld show "soup natzi" but for lobster only. It's strictly lobster nothing else! I would recommend to call in your order first because it takes 20 min to cook. I would also bring some bread if you need your carbs! If your Asian you might wanna bring some rice because the lobster guts are so sweet & yummy!!! Lol. No frills no bathrooms, only a port a potty . read more

Ryer's Lobsters - Came our fresh piping hot - Seafood Markets Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

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Lobster with butter. 4-stars because they serve no lobster rolls or sides, just whole fresh cooked or live lobsters. Very reasonable pricing and very fresh and if you can snag one of the tables out back, you get a very nice view. The picnic tables out front are fine, but don't offer a view. My wife and I split one lobster that was 1.75lbs and found it delicious and fairly priced. This is no-frills lobster and if you don't want to see it get boiled, you should probably wait outside. They give you a paper towel and deliver the lobster. The meat was delicious and the lobster was broken apart to make access easy. I'm not a lobster expert by any means, but this tasted fresh and delicious and I enjoyed it with the butter. Would be happy to come back here. read more

Went here one day in the summer before heading to Peggy's Cove. The establishment is a small building by the main road. It was amazing. We ordered two two pound lobsters for the table. The lobsters were huge, fresh, and came with clarified butter. Also, we got an order of oysters, which were truly the most amazing oysters I have ever had - ever. If I ever have the chance to return to Nova Scotia, I will definitely make my way back here. read more

If you're in the area, you have to come here! Live lobster boiled right when you order, and succulent mussels, all cooked with minimal fuss in what I assume to be ocean salt water or just salt water. The natural sweetness and flavours really shone through in all this simplicity. We also had raw oysters shucked right there as you watch. It's so atmospheric! The place is literally a shack of a building right on the harbour. You'll be dining al fresco by the ocean, with the tang of the open ocean in the air. They open at 10am and close at 5pm. The last order for cooked food is at 4pm. We didn't know this the first time and arrived at 430pm and came away empty handed. We didn't know that the place we were staying at that night had a kitchen in our unit (Oceanstone resort just down the road - also a recommended place to stay!), or we would have purchased our own live seafood to cook that evening. We came back the next day around 11am and were not disappointed. It got really busy right after we ordered. Most of the clientele seemed to be tourists who drove themselves rather than bus tours when we were there. read more

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Stopped by here after visiting Peggy's Cove. Buy a fresh lobster and they'll cook it in front of you, crack the shell, and serve it to you with melted butter. The most delicious lobster I've ever had. Price wise, for lobster it isn't horrible, but it is still a bit pricy. read more

Ryer's Lobsters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

This place is no frills and no joke - last call for cooked orders is 4:15pm, on the dot. We didn't know about this sharp last call and was turned away when we arrived at 4:17pm, but luckily the super kind gentleman (1 of 2 owners, the other being his wife) took seafood pity on us and let us put in our order of two 1.5lb lobsters. Thank you, Lobster gods! Ryers isn't the place you want to be to be wined and dined - in fact, you won't find anything here except the open-front shop front, portapotty, a sink with soap dispenser plus a roll of paper towel, and a few scant picnic tables all scattered across the gravelly parking lot. If your focus is purely on fresh seafood at a low cost though, this is totally perfect. When I say fresh, I mean ~supa fresh~. We actually saw some fisherman bringing in their lobster haul in large plastic bins, poured straight into the lobster tanks which are pumped with salt water from the small ocean pool behind the shop. The meat in the lobsters are full and plump, perhaps because the owners know exactly when to pull them out from the boiler before dunking them into the cool water tanks from where they lived before they were deliciously sacrificed. Served with a little pill-cup of melted butter, plastic bib, red plastic lobster pick, fork, knife, large paper plate and a roll of paper towels, nab a spot by the back (to the right of the shop) on the small deck overlooking the water if you can. We enjoyed our first meal here so much that we came back again and K got a 2-pounder lobster, a pound of mussels (so cheap, like $2.50?), and 18 raw oysters. Some of the mussels had gone off or never opened, so it wasn't my favourite dish here but for the price I think it's fair not to expect too much preparation for it. The oyster shucking was a bit rough and left some of the pieces a bit smushed, but no broken shell pieces at all. I've been told that Ryers' prices have skyrocketed even in comparison to last year, but they're still a considerably better price and much fresher than what we get over in Toronto (I paid $21-ish for 1.5lbs). I would recommend Ryers for any seafood lover making an east coast trek. read more

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We had lobsters cooked to take back to our cabin. I have been cooking professionally for 30 years and this was the best lobster I have ever tasted. Dave and his wife were gracious host. Some little kids showed up and they took there time to show them their collection of specially colored lobster. Also a very large 13 pound lobster. All of which they saving to return back to the ocean. Should be in everyone's culinary bucket list. read more

Ryer's Lobsters - Large lobster set to be released back home - Seafood Markets Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

Love freshly caught, ocean to pot to table lobster at a very reasonable price (today was $7.95/lb cooked) while supporting the local economy? As previous reviewers have already told you, this place is the bees knees. Lobster is what they do and oh my word, do they do it well. Walk in, tell them what you're feeling like for lunch (i.e. how big of a lobstah you'd like) and they'll take care of the rest. Reference the salty captain's advice here and don't go much above the 1 1/2 lb mark - trust us. Absolutely no frills lobster shack with impeccable customer service, great seaside patio to crack open those tasty crusteceans and plenty of butter to go around! read more

Great people, just off the boat, super fresh lobsters and oysters. Service with care and a smile! Thanks for shucking and plating my succulent oysters for the drive back to the house. Marvelous. The lobsters were jumping, man. I had to freeze them to calm em down for the kill and grill. We grilled those bad boys right up and they were delicious. I will post a pic. I recommend this house of fresh crustaceans to one and all. read more

Ryer's Lobsters - Brought these cuties home and grilled them up. I did end their lives swiftly prior to grilling, PETA peoples. They were exquisite. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

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Fantastic place to get incredibly fresh lobster. Reasonably priced and very fresh food. Went there after spending a few hours at Peggy's Cove and it was worth the short drive. It's basically a lobster shack, but they had a few other items, like mussels and oysters. There's nothing fancy about this place, but it was a great experience overall. read more

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The lobsters here and better than every place in Nova Scotia, hands down. We actually ended up coming here twice (on the last day, we drove 2.5 hours out of our way just to come back here) -that's how good it was. We got 2 pound lobsters (cooked and dined in at $30 each) and god a dozen oysters each time (6 for $10). The "2 pound" lobsters were closer to 2.5 pounds, and they gave us basically an extra lobster both times because "there wasnt enough meat in the claws"!!! Incredibly generous family and super delicious seafood! Admittedly, the woman that works the place is a bit rude. She gives you quite an attitude if arent sure of what to get. We ordered twice -one for the lobsters, and then decided to get oysters afterwards but had already paid for the lobsters, and she snarked "could you just decide all of it now so we dont have to do this over and over again?". But for the price of the lobster, and the popularity of the place, especially after travelling all across nova scotia and realizing nothing else compared, I couldn't justify anything lower than 5/5. read more

If you are looking for a "out of the ordinary" place to have fresh lobster, then this might be the location for you. Located just a few kilometers up the coast from Peggy's Cove is the Ryer Lobsters Ltd., which is a retail fresh lobster establishment. However they will boil a lobster for you while you wait and then you can enjoy at one of the outside picnic tables that overlook the bay. The two people running this small operation are friendly and accommodating., You pick out the size of the lobster you desire and it is weighed and put in boiling water. After a few minutes the remove the meat. This is not a white short and silk dress type of dining. You will be given a plastic bib, a plastic meat remover and paper plate. The steaming hot lobster will e brought to your table in a plastic box container. In our case we also sampled some fresh oysters on the half shell. Both the lobsters and oysters were great. The company also holds an export license for lobsters so you can get next day Fed X service to most any town in the United States. The oysters can be shipped by another company and the owner will give you that name. The establishment had lobsters for shipment year round. The prices fluctuate due to the market so one needs to call to get the current price. The day we were there the prices were about 40% to 50% of the prices we pay in Dallas. This was a great lunch dining experience that every member of the family enjoyed. How long has it been since you went on a picnic and enjoyed freshly cooked lobster as your main course? The only side was drawn butter. They do sell soft drinks. Great food and just plain fun. They accept only Master Card or Visa. Parking on their lot. read more

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I loved this place. If it weren't for the weather, I was going to drive there to eat more lobsters before leaving Halifax. Don't expect a fancy, sit-down service: This place is rustic which I love. Their lobsters and oysters are so much better than other places. read more

This is an absolute bare bones place, with only outdoor picnic tables for seating. A couple of them are sheltered, but most are not protected from inclement weather. After living in New England and moving to the Mid-Atlantic, we sorely missed our lobster experiences. The best way to enjoy this crustacean is the way Ryer's does it. Fresh from the sea, they are boiled, pre-cracked,, and served in a bin with tiny cups of butter and a bib. Don't expect any sides here.....just seafood offerings including oysters and mussels. The price was super reasonable @ about $7.99.lb. Larger doesn't mean better in the lobster world, so we stuck with ordering two 11/2 pounders. Even though you can find live lobster all over the country, it's just not the same as getting them hours after they have been caught. The stress of travel and/or living in a tank does affect the taste and texture of the meat. We found a table with views of the bay, and just dug in. No words were spoken, just an occasional mumble of joy could be heard in between the dunks in the butter cup. The lobster was sweet, succulent, rich and tender. A perfect meal enjoyed in a beautiful place. read more

Out of our whole trip, this was by far the best lobster I've ever had. Cooked to perfection, and crazy affordable. If youre looking for lobster, mussels or oysters this is the place to stop! We had 3 1.5lb lobsters, 1lb of mussels and 6 oysters on the half shell for only $60! :) read more

My daughter and I stopped by for late lunch, don't let the look fool you the owner is very friendly and the lobster was amazing! Highly recommend it! Thanks Dave! read more

To be honest, the lobsters do most of the work by being so incredibly delicious, but Ryer's cooks them perfectly and serves them with butter and a bib, the way they were meant to be enjoyed. read more

Ryer's Lobsters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

Amazing shack close to Peggys Cove. You can buy fresh seafood and lobster. You can eat on the patio or take out for cheaper. If you eat-in, they crack it nicely for you, provide huge plates, butter and utensils. Truly a must-do if you like seafood. Its not fancy, just awesome food and atmosphere. No booze. read more

Ryer's Lobsters - The carnage of 3 good sized ones. Found a spot down the road and we ate them on rocks overlooking the ocean. How do you beat that? - Seafood Markets Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

They do NOT cook them there anymore .... you can buy live. We just drove 2 hours to find this out :(

One of the areas best kept secrets in my opinion. I always buy them live from Ryers but I have many friends that really enjoyed picking their lobster then eating it minutes later. The oysters and fresh mussels are a treat as well. Call and order ahead if you want cooked lobster on a holiday, they can get pretty busy. read more

If your looking for fresh shellfish, this place is reasonably priced and close to Peggy's cove. We came here expecting to pickup cooked lobsters but the owner doesn't offer the restaurant side of the business anymore. We picked up live lobsters and some frozen scallops- would definitely recommend this place if your looking to cook a seafood feast. read more

Very disappointed with their new way of pricing. It almost smelled like greed to me (or maybe it's just a good business sense?). It used to be just 2 prices, cooked or live. Now, besides the "cooked" or "live", they've got a new set of prices for those who wish to dine in. These are set prices, not by the pound, which means if you want to stay and eat on their deck, use a paper plate, a tiny cup of butter, a plastic bib, fork and lobster poke, well, that's $5-$7 more! A 1.5lb lobster is $20 now! Wow. I suppose many tourists will still gladly pay that price. However, I've been frequenting this humble little retail place for the past year and half, I'm now on the hunt for another humble little lobster place to replace it. Wish me luck. read more

Arrived at 4pm (1 hour before closing), and was told that they stopped cooking lobsters. The employees had this, "we're legendary, we make our own rules, deal with it!" attitude. This was disappointing as we drove there just for their lobster. Other customers were complaining as well. I don't care how legendary they are. The fact that they don't take their customers time into consideration, I won't be going back. read more

Lobster the way it is supposed to be. Best place to get live or cooked lobster. Great prices compared to fancy restaurants. read more

Ryer's Lobsters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

Excellent! Best lobster of my entire life! I was visiting NS on a road trip with a couple girlfriends and I was even able to ship live lobsters back home to my family! They were super impressed. Best souvenir gift I've ever brought back home! read more

We have had them ship lobster, scallops and mussels to us here in Kitimat, BC. Everything arrived in perfect condition. After receiving multiple shipments we went on a family trip and made sure we stopped at Ryers. So glad we did I was able to give my family the perfect back East experience. We even were able to get a tour of their facilities and shown all the different "Fairy Lobsters" and the Giant Lobster they currently had on hand. Getting ready to place my next order. The staff and seafood is simply put the absolute best!!!!!!! read more

Visited this place right after sightseeing Peggy's Cove lighthouse. I came one hour before closing at 4pm and just barely made it for their boiled lobsters. Unfortunately the place didn't allow us to eat the lobsters on their picnic table so we had to do takeout. The Lobsters were amazing and tasted fresh and were more than filling. I bought 1 and 2lbs lobsters for a reasonable price. It lost one star because the lady in the front was very unwelcoming and made the customers feel ignorant on not knowing what lobsters and what weight to get. Overall the lobsters were amazing and tasted even better with melted butter. But because of the poor service it lost one star. read more

Ryer's Lobsters - Seafood Markets Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

This was one of my highlights in my trip to the Atlantic with the family. Delicious fresh lobster at very reasonable prices. This was a last minute addition to our trip to peggy's cove but it would have been a worthwhile destination in itself. Highly recommended. read more

The ultimate Nova Scotia experience. Get your hands dirty and enjoy the lobster - no frills required.

The freshest of lobster either on the hoof, or cooked to perfection by Ryer's to take home, for a modest amount more. That's their stock in trade. But to try to accommodate passing tourists, in season, they have picnic tables where you can have your meal. Mussels from Tangier twice a week in the tourist season, every Thursday off-season. Oysters from Antigonish weekly. read more

Yummy lobster but poor service. Place wasn't busy when I came in. Took a while for someone to talk to me. Lady at the counter had an attitude and made me feel like I was in the wrong place. I told her it was my first time eating here and she was very unhelpful and just stared at me. Then I asked if she recommended anything and she said "No! I don't recommend anything". So I asked her to show me the different lobster sizes which she did but seemed like I was a bother. There was no line and only 6 people sitting outside eating. I felt very unwelcome. Regardless I stayed and ordered a lobster. The lobster was delicious and very well cooked. I do recommend eating here if you are looking for a tasty lobster. The place is simple. You can sit outside overlooking the ocean or the road. The lobster will come in a plastic container and you will be given a bib, paper plate and some utensils. read more